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Closest 3BR to the Front Pool and Beach! Ground Floor!

Closest 3BR to the Front Pool and Beach! Ground Floor!

FUN IN THE SUN is a 3 bedroom 1200 sq. ft. FAMILY FRIENDLY vacation home in Destin.
*Rates subject to change without notice.*
FREE!! FREE!! BEACH SERVICE - A FREE $175 WEEKLY VALUE (in season). No lugging chairs and umbrellas down to the beach. It is all provided for you with our free beach service. Take your towel and book and enjoy your day.
Your Spacious 3 BEDROOM, vacation home features two large bedroom suites, each with KING BEDS, and private bathrooms. It is perfect for TWO FAMILIES as each family can enjoy privacy without compromising sleeping space. FUN IN THE SUN can comfortably accommodate EIGHT people. This unique property offers beautiful views from the large ground floor balcony.
The large kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for quick meals or a great feast and it provides plenty of room for lots of chefs at the same time.
The third bedroom has been outfitted with bunks and bright and cheery colors for the enjoyment of the kids.
We have a fully equipped condominium with all you need for a quick snack or a gourmet dinner. On the resort site there is a basketball court and two tennis courts for those who want to play some family friendly games and get some extra exercise. There are also bicycle racks for the bicyclists, as well as, sidewalks for strolling, jogging, skateboarding and roller blading along the Scenic Gulf Drive Strip! This is the local way of enjoying the view of the gulf while exercising. People watching is a favorite past time here.
FUN IN THE SUN AMENITIES:
* 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
* Master Bedroom - King Bed, Private Bath with Tub/Shower Combo
* Second Bedroom - King Bed, Private Bath with Tub/Shower Combo.
* Third Bedroom - Bunk Beds
* Living Room - Couch converts to Full size Bed
* Maximum Occupancy 8
* 1st floor
* Full Size Kitchen: Refrigerator with ice maker, Dishwasher, Microwave along with cooking utensils and tableware
* Stackable Washer and Dryer
* Wireless Internet
* Flat Screen LCD-TV's in Living Room, Master Bedroom and Second Bedroom (Bedroom TV's include DVD player)
* DVD Player in Living Room
* TV/DVD Player in Bunk Room (no cable)
* Stereo CD/MP3 Player in Living Room
MARAVILLA AMENITIES:
* Hot Tub located on property
* 2 Pools - 1 heated during winter months
* Tennis Courts
* Basketball Net
* Gym
* Private Beach
* Beach Sidewalk - great for Jogging, Bicycling and strolling the baby
Additional Information:
* 12% Florida Sales tax not included in rates
* Non-refundable Service fee not included in rates ($70)
* Advanced reservation payment 30% of the rent plus the service fee; Management company will contact the guest to arrange the deposit within 48 hours of the reservation
* Cleaning fee not included in rates ($130.00)
* Family rentals only; must be at least 25 years old to rent
* NON Smoking condominium
* NO Pets
* Check-in time 4:00 pm local time; Check-out time 9:00 am local time
* Rental charges due payable in full 30 days in advance
* Remember you are staying in our home; please treat it with care and leave it in good condition when you check-out.
Keywords: Condominium, Beachview, Online Booking, Family Friendly, Beach Access

Overview

Condo, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6-8)

FUN IN THE SUN is a 3 bedroom 1200 sq. ft. FAMILY FRIENDLY vacation home in Destin.

*Rates subject to change without notice.*

FREE!! FREE!! BEACH SERVICE - A FREE $175 WEEKLY VALUE (in season). No lugging chairs and umbrellas down to the beach. It is all provided for you with our free beach service. Take your towel and book and enjoy your day.

Your Spacious 3 BEDROOM, vacation home features two large bedroom suites, each with KING BEDS, and private bathrooms. It is perfect for TWO FAMILIES as each family can enjoy privacy without compromising sleeping space. FUN IN THE SUN can comfortably accommodate EIGHT people. This unique property offers beautiful views from the large ground floor balcony.

The large kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for quick meals or a great feast and it provides plenty of room for lots of chefs at the same time.

The third bedroom has been outfitted with bunks and bright and cheery colors for the enjoyment of the kids.

We have a fully equipped condominium with all you need for a quick snack or a gourmet dinner. On the resort site there is a basketball court and two tennis courts for those who want to play some family friendly games and get some extra exercise. There are also bicycle racks for the bicyclists, as well as, sidewalks for strolling, jogging, skateboarding and roller blading along the Scenic Gulf Drive Strip! This is the local way of enjoying the view of the gulf while exercising. People watching is a favorite past time here.

FUN IN THE SUN AMENITIES:

* 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

* Master Bedroom - King Bed, Private Bath with Tub/Shower Combo

* Second Bedroom - King Bed, Private Bath with Tub/Shower Combo.

* Third Bedroom - Bunk Beds

* Living Room - Couch converts to Full size Bed

* Maximum Occupancy 8

* 1st floor

* Full Size Kitchen: Refrigerator with ice maker, Dishwasher, Microwave along with cooking utensils and tableware

About The Owner

We have been coming to the Destin area since the 70s. We love the beach and the area. We knew we wanted to buy a condo in this area. Maravilla became our obvious choice when we began looking for a beach vacation home. We immediately fell in love with the intimate atmosphere. My husband and I both enjoy the beach and Maravilla felt like home.

The Owner purchased this condo in 2007

Why The Owner chose Emerald Coast-Destin Area

We chose Maravilla for the unobstructed access to the beach (no other homes or buildings between the condo and the beach); the restaurants within walking distance; the ground level access to the condo-no stairs to climb; three bedrooms in the unit; the private beach access; and beach access is just steps away.

What makes this condo unique

Maravilla is located on Scenic Gulf Drive and it is one of most beautiful stretches of road in all the world. We enjoy walking on the walking along the large 7 foot wide path for miles and just look at the waves lapping onto the shore. In the morning, since the master bedroom goes out onto the patio, we enjoy an early morning coffee while we watch the sun come up in the east. Pompano Joe's on the beach, is only 1/4 mile away, and an easy walk for some great seafood right on the beach. But the best part is the warm family atmosphere. It is simply the best.

Guestbook comments from the owner

We usually go camping, but decided to rent unit 1101. It was very clean, extremely comfortable and well equiped. Loved how convenient 1101 was to beach and pool.

King size beds (2) Brand new mattresses on King Beds - memory foam!, Double Beds (1) Full size sofa bed in the living room, Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Full Size Sofa Bed in the living room, Bunk Beds (1) Bunk beds in third bedroom

Entertainment:

Books

CD Player

DVD Player

Satellite / Cable ...

Stereo

Television

Outside:

Deck / Patio

Outdoor Grill

Tennis

Suitability:

wheelchair accessible ...

Pool / Spa:

Communal Pool ...

Heated Pool

Shared Hot Tub

Attractions:

churches

cinemas

health/beauty spa

live theater

marina

museums

playground

restaurants

theme parks

water parks

Leisure Activities:

antiquing

beachcombing

bird watching

boating

eco tourism

horseback riding

miniature golf

outlet shopping

paddle boating

scenic drives

shelling

shopping

shuffleboard

sight seeing

walking

wildlife viewing

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

fitness center

groceries

hospital

laundromat

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

basketball court

cycling

deepsea fishing

fishing

fly fishing

freshwater fishing

golf

hiking

jet skiing

kayaking

parasailing

pier fishing

sailing

scuba diving or snorkeling

snorkeling/diving

sound/bay fishing

surf fishing

surfing

swimming

tennis

water skiing

wind-surfing

Notes:

2.5 acres private beach just across street, unobstructed view of beach from front of condos, gated community and for your convenience, we also include in the price 2 beach chairs and an umbrella set up and waiting for you each day on the beach (March - October). No more struggling with carrying your beach chair down to the beach. (Extra chairs are available for an extra charge).

Awesome location close to everything you need for a beach getaway!!

My family of five just returned from our first trip to the Destin area and our stay at Maravilla #1101. The condo was very roomy with two very large bedrooms and one much smaller bunk room. The furnishings were exactly as pictured and the condo was clean. If you are looking for high-end amenities like granite countertops and fancy decor, this won't suit you, but we found it to be quite comfortable and served our needs well. The Maravilla complex is well-kept with the front pool just a 30 second walk from the condo.We enjoyed the recently resurfaced tennis courts and only used the front pool overlooking Scenic Gulf Drive and the Gulf itself. Maravilla is centrally located within easy walking distance of four restaurants and a coffee shop. Coffee shop is a leisurely 10 minute stroll; the restaurants are closer than that. We woke up each morning and walked the beach to the coffee shop. For lunch or dinner, Captain Dave's, Kenny G's, Pompano Joe's and the Whale's Tail were all within .25-.5 miles with great local seafood and outdoor dining. Parasailing and waverunner rentals are offered on the public beach near Whale's Tail (.5 miles) although I'd encourage people to drive to Destin Harbor for parasailing at a far lower price. The beached rival anything you'd find in the Caribbean with powdery white sand and turquoise/emerald waters. We all had a blast playing in the surf with boogie boards we picked up just down the road at Alvin's Island for $15 each. A must-have! There are baskets of books in the condo so you don't even have to worry about having that beach read along. The unit is managed by Southern Vacation Rentals and the booking and check-in process with them is quite easy. They offer an app for your phone that provides all the info you need to access the unit/complex as well as discount offers for local activities. We utilized the "free adult ticket" offer on a sunset dolphin cruise in Destin and saved $26. I was less impressed with the amenities they offered--they left just 4 rolls of toilet paper for the week, two kitchen trash bags. No Kleenex or even a pad of paper/pen. The unit had a coffee maker but no coffee filters. We picked up what we needed when we were at the nearby grocery store, although I'm sure they would have provided more TP and trash bags had we called them. If you are debating about where to vacation, just book this unit! The price is great, it's roomy and it's close to everything you need!! We'll be back!!

We didn't want to leave :/

This was hands down the best condo I have stayed at in Destin. The location was as excellent. Just a short walk out the back door and you were right at the pool and it was also a very short walk to the beach. The Marivilla resort itself is in a very good location in between the outlet mall and a lot of very good dining. I recommend pompano joes which is actually within walking distance. The pictures of the decor are spot on, no candy coating needed here. I was down visiting with 7 of my friends and since then we have all talked about how we want to go back. I definitely will be staying here again in the future!

Submitted: Aug 4, 2013

Stayed: May 2013

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Joshua - thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the condo! We look forward to your next visit! Owners; Fun in the Sun

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Rates & Availability

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Taxes and fees are additional

Updated:

Aug 24, 2017

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee

$130
+ Tax

Property Service Fee

$70
+ Tax

Tax Rate

12.0%

The management company provides Travel Insurance. If you do not purchase the Travel Insurance, please understand that no refunds will be given for any reason, even cancellation. The Travel Insurance is 6.95% of the total amount due, and the guest services team will offer to add this to your reservation upon contacting you for the deposit. Details of coverage as well as other pertinent guest policies can be found at www.SouthernResorts.com/rental-policies.

Availability and Prices are subject to change until the reservation is confirmed. The Management company will contact guests within 48 hours to confirm the reservation and acquire the deposit which is 30% of the rent plus the service fee.

Owner's Cancellation Policy

Please ask the owner or check their rental agreement when booking the property.